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And the West is History

50 years ago: “It’s August. The frost is on the hollyhocks; no pumpkins yet. The low temperature this morning in Durango was 36. Valley residents were probably a little cooler. W.W. (Bil...

DATE: Aug 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Our good intentions are imprisoning people

This idea that when we’re old we get to wear purple is way too tame for the generations approaching their twilight years. When we’re old, we get to rock out till 3 a.m. to Judas Priest at a ...

DATE: Aug 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Are our furry friends welcome in restaurants?

If one thing is evident about where we live, it is that many visitors and residents love their dogs. They’re sure to be seen on trails, at the Dog Park and strolling with their people in dow...

DATE: Aug 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Talk about town: Durango Fiesta Days royalty crowned

This year’s Durango Fiesta Days Queen is Maddie Story, 17, of Bayfield. “It’s been something I’ve been dreaming about being since I was 8 years old when I was junior princess,” St...

DATE: Aug 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local Briefs

EPA extends comment period on cleanup The Environmental Protection Agency, in response to citizen request, has extended the public comment period to Aug. 15 on its proposed plan of interim r...

DATE: Aug 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Talk about town: For pocketbook conscious students, Fort Lewis College is a smart choice

Graduates from Fort Lewis College are the top earners for small colleges in Colorado 10 years after graduation, according to a study conducted by Zippia. Zippia used College Sc...

DATE: Jul 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Talk about town: Durango named one of America’s coolest small towns

Budget Travel named Durango one of America’s Coolest Small Towns. Each year, the travel website searches for towns with populations less than 20,000 that offer a vibrant community...

DATE: Jul 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rural seat belt crackdown starts

A seven-day high-visibility statewide crackdown on people who are not using their seat belts will begin Monday. The “Click It or Ticket” special enforcement effort will target are...

DATE: Jul 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Americans with Disabilities Act celebrates its anniversary

July 26, 1990, stands as a landmark day for civil rights in the United States. On that day, President George H.W. Bush (aka George I) signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. On ...

DATE: Jul 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Talk about town: Smokey Bear visits cub burned in 416 Fire

Smokey Bear, a national ambassador of fire prevention, visited the cub burned in the 416 Fire on Tuesday at the Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center near Del Norte. A vide...

DATE: Jul 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

WIC program increasing access to healthy foods in community

For more than 16 years, San Juan Basin Public Health has housed the local Women, Infants, and Children program with services available in Durango, Pagosa Springs and Ignacio. WIC...

DATE: Jun 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Thanks, Bud. Tropical storm brings steady rainfall to 416 Fire

Forecasters predict up to 0.8 inches of moisture through Sunday, surpassing June average

DATE: Jun 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News